Today's column is a collection of fan community events going on this Fall at Disney World Florida and at Disneyland California, and was written by MiceChat Partner Chuck Oberleitner, of O-Meon.com [1]. Chuck was recently named the Vice President of Media Relations and Communications for the NFFC. Congratulations to Chuck on this accomplishment and to the NFFC for their Summer convention in Anaheim, which was a success by all measures.
Be An Adventurer
Florida Adventurer, the 3rd Annual National Fantasy Fan Club (NFFC) Florida Convention takes place soon at the Regal Sun Resort—formerly the Grosvenor Resort Walt Disney World—at Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The dates are October 3 through October 5, 2008.
In case you haven’t heard, Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney’s nightlife fun spot at the Walt Disney World Resort, will be closing the week before the NFFC Florida Convention. Included among the clubs and restaurants set to be shuttered is the very popular Adventurer’s Club, which just happens to be the location of the convention’s closing night dinner party.
Fear not, the Disney Company is honoring its commitment to the NFFC. This means attendees at this year’s 3rd Annual NFFC Florida Convention will be among the last—maybe even the very last—Disneyana fans that get to experience this truly one-of-a kind Disney dinning venue.
Join the fun as the NFFC, the place for Disneyana enthusiasts, bids a fond farewell to the Adventurer’s Club. It promises to be a full evening featuring a buffet dinner, one-of-a-kind, in-depth tour of the Adventurer’s Club, and some very special entertainment especially designed for the Florida Adventurer.
Participation limited to the first 200 attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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And there’s more…
What’s as large as seven football fields, located at Walt Disney World, and not offered to the general public on any backstage tour?
The Walt Disney World Merchandise Warehouse, the facility that receives everything from one-of-a kind collectables to thousands of “souvinears” for distribution throughout a network of more than 300 merchandise outlets around the vast Walt Disney World Resort.
Scheduled for Friday, October 3—the first day of the 3rd Annual NFFC Florida Convention—the tour of the Walt Disney World Merchandise Warehouse is an exclusive NFFC members-only event.
Participation is limited to the first 65 attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Part of Their World
As part of an ongoing commitment to the arts and the children and families in need, the NFFC is pleased and proud to announce that this year’s Part of Their World Dinner and Collector’s Auction will be held in partnership with Give Kids The World [2], a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.
The Part of Their World Dinner takes place the evening of Friday, October 3. Each table at the dinner will feature a Disney Legend or VIP guest host. The conversation will be lively, and tales from the Disney career experiences of these very special individuals are not to be missed!
Seating at each table is limited so now’s the time to ensure you can take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, while at the same time helping out Give Kids The World with their awe-inspiring work.
Come Saturday Morning!
Scheduled to appear at the 3rd Annual NFFC Florida Convention seminars are: Veteran Disney animator, producer, and new NFFC Disney Legend, Joe Hale; and actor Iake Eissinmann, one of the two young stars of Escape to Witch Mountain and ReturnfromWitchMountain. Eissinmann played Tony Malone, a role he’ll reprise as an adult in the upcoming “reimagining” of Walt Disney Pictures Race to Witch Mountain.
Additionally, Gary Sohmers will host a panel of experts talking about the life, legacy, and artwork of Disney and NFFC Legend Ralph Kent. Gary Sohmers appears as an appraiser in Collectibles, Memorabilia, and Toys on the PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.
Immediately following the panel discussion, Sohmers will auction off some of Ralph’s unique artworks. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Ralph Kent estate.
A Legendary Luncheon!
Saturday, October 4, is also the date of the annual NFFC Lunch with the Legends. At each of the organizations two national conventions, the NFFC honors those who have made an outstanding contribution to the ongoing magic and success of the Walt Disney Company.
Giant All Disneyana Show and Sale!
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! The Regal Sun Resort becomes the place to be for Disneyana collectors, autograph seekers, and the just plain Disney crazed as Disneyana memorabilia vendors and dealers from all over the country exhibit their wares, along with several very well-known authors signing their Disney-related books.
The 3rd Annual NFFC Florida Convention and Giant all Disneyana Show and Sale is open to the public; however, convention attendees and NFFC members get first crack at everything. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for registered convention attendees, 10:00 a.m. for NFFC members, and 11:00 a.m. to the general public.
Sound Like Fun?
What a way to spend a sunny October weekend! Plan now to join in on the fun. Register today for the 3rd Annual NFFC Florida Convention, Florida Adventurer. Complete convention details, travel information, and registration forms can be found at NFFC.org [3]. Check in often as the schedule is subject to change.
Not a member? No problem! You can also join the NFFC while visiting the website.
Save Some Dough!
Safari Package Registration for the 3rd Annual NFFC Florida Convention is only $375 between now and August 28; it goes up to $400 after that.
MiceChat Walt Disney World Invasion
Have you ever wanted to visit Walt Disney World with a group of the most knowledge Disney geeks you can imagine? Now's your chance. MiceChat, one of the world’s largest assemblies of Disney-related discussion forums, is holding its 3rd Annual Fall Orlando invasion, complete with lots of exciting events.
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MiceChat Gumball Rally
Four parks, one day, Saturday October 18! The MiceChat WDW Gumball Rally is a challenging—not to mentions fun—event, which takes participants around the world of Walt Disney World in ways you never expected.
From the folks who brought you the MiceChat Disneyland Gumball Rally—along with quest rally master Kevin Yee, author of 101 Things You Never Knew About Walt Disney World [4]—comes our best event yet.
Whether it’s your first Walt Disney World visit or your fiftieth, the MiceChat Walt Disney World Gumball Rally will be truly laugh-out-loud fun for everyone.
Traveling alone and want to join a team? The MiceChatters are here for you. Find out more about the MiceChat Walt Disney World Gumball Rally and teams here [5].
Sip and Nibble Around the World
MiceChatters, Rixter and Mickeymaxx, will host their 2nd annual Sip and Nibble Around The World on October 19. Join us as we slowly eat and drink our way around Epcot's World Showcase during the Food and Wine Festival. It is the perfect relaxing counterpoint to the previous day's Gumball Rally
Illuminations Dessert Party
Join the MiceChatters later on the evening of October 19 for a special viewing of Illuminations. We'll have an exclusive location in World Showcase reserved for this event, where we can socialize and gorge ourselves, even more, on fancy treats while waiting for Epcot's wonderful Illuminations to begin.
If you book your trip through Magical Travel, this event is included. But anyone can purchase a ticket by contacting Magical Travel and letting them know that you'd like to join the MiceChat Illuminations Dessert Party.
For complete details, be sure to check out MiceChat Walt Disney World Invasion [6]! at MiceChat.com.
Meanwhile, Out West: The 11th Annual Gay Days Anaheim
By Jeffery Epstein and Eddy Shapiro
Can you believe it? It’s less than two months to the 11th Annual Gay Days Anaheim held at the Disneyland Resort October 3 - 5.
Stars at Gay Days!
OK, so we have some amazing talent this year—all weekend long! Alec Mapa hosts the VIP room at Wonderland, Chad Allen introduces his new here! movie Ice Blues, BradRowewill do a Q&A following the screening of Shelter; CalperniaAddamsand DarrylStephenshost the VIP Gold Cocktail party and more!
Step Off Into Wonderland
Benefiting The Trevor Project [7], our opening night mad bash Wonderland once again kicks off another Gay Days Anaheim weekend. DJ RayRhodes (TigerHeat [8], KBIG 104) and host Momma return to give you some Southern Comfort. Plus, “America's Gaysian Sweetheart” AlecMapa hosts the VIP lounge! The fun begins at 9:30 at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney. Tickets are $15 at the door, and you must be 21, or older, to attend.
Drag Diva Momma at Gay Days 2005.
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Rock the Kingdom
The centerpiece event of the Gay Days Anaheim weekend returns with DJ Kimberly S. back at the turntables on Saturday, October 4 at House of Blues Anaheim in Downtown Disney. And this year, we have THREE amazing performers to get your groove on. Dance diva Erin Hamilton ("Dream Weaver"), super hot Matt Zarley, and the incredible Shoshana Bean (Wicked) will keep you on your feet. Once again, we'll have some Divas of the Kingdom, sizzling go-go dancers, and incredible performances you won't want to miss.
Be sure and visit Gay Days Anaheim [9] for complete details.
And MiceChat will be having another of its Gay Days meet and greets as well. Stay tuned for more information.
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See you on the Matterhorn!
For more stories and information about Chuck Oberleitner or O-Meon.com, please visit www.o-meon.com [10]
[1] http://www.o-meon.com/pages/news/2008/08-12_Fall_Preview.htm
[2] http://www.gktw.org/index.asp
[3] http://www.nffc.org/
[4] http://www.amazon.ca/Things-Never-About-Disney-World/dp/0977375803/ref=micechat-20sr_1_3/701-0618069-4167501?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217391085&sr=1-3
[5] http://micechat.com../forums/showthread.php/gumball_rally_wdw_edition_oct-101198.html
[6] http://micechat.com../forums/showthread.php/micechat_disney_world_invasion_mid-101200.html
[7] http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
[8] http://www.clubtigerheat.com/
[9] http://www.gaydaysanaheim.com/
[10] http://www.o-meon.com/pages/news/2008/08-12_Fall_Preview.htm
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